Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education · Lexington, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education earn a median of $13,117 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $26,307 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,783–$41,270). Median debt is $14,089, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green Bowling Green | $21,439 | $7,917 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville Louisville | $20,033 | $9,833 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington Lexington | $18,950 | $12,415 |
| Empire Beauty School-Florence Florence | $18,408 | $13,000 |
| Summit Salon Academy-Lexington Lexington | $16,679 | $7,917 |
| Empire Beauty School-Dixie Louisville | $16,251 | $12,000 |
| Regina Webb Academy Bowling Green | $15,757 | — |
| Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth Louisville | $15,679 | $12,090 |
| Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown Elizabethtown | $15,322 | $10,667 |
| American College of Barbering Louisville | $15,279 | $12,125 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $14,110 | — |
| Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology Bowling Green | $12,627 | $9,395 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville | $12,486 | $8,750 |
| Somerset Community College Somerset | $11,565 | $10,772 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow Glasgow | $10,936 | $15,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education make?
The median salary is $13,117 one year after graduation and $14,402 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,089.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.